Colorado Gap Analysis Project
Colorado Land Cover Classification System
Subalpine meadow type
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Colorado Gap Analysis Project
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| Dominant Species: | A variety of species can be dominant or co-dominant |
| Description: | Graminoid and forb type occurring within and below upper treeline. Often found in mountain park situations. |
| Distribution: | (see DESCRIPTION above) |
| Elevation Range: | 1530-3050m (5000-10000') |
| Diagnostic Species: | American bistort (Polygonum bistortoides) , Thurber bentgrass (Agrostis thurberiana), least lewisia (Lewisia pygmaea), Drummonds rush (Juncus drummondii), alpine timothy (Phleum alpinum), nodding bluegrass (Poa reflexa), alpine veronica (Veronica wormskjoldii), subalpine arnica (Arnica mollis). |
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